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Genus Family: Alestidae 🍽️ 2 Edible

Brycinus

Species
30
Max Length
53 cm
Max Weight
2.0 kg
Max Lifespan
5 yrs
Avg Trophic
3.08
Threatened
6

🔬 Taxonomic Classification

Class
Teleostei
Order
Characiformes
Family
Alestidae
Genus
Brycinus

🌍 Habitat Distribution

💧 Freshwater
30

🛡️ Conservation Status

LC
EN
DD
Least Concern 20
Endangered 5
Data Deficient 3

🌐 Geographic Distribution

Ethiopia
1 spp.

🔬 Ecology & Feeding

omnivore
100%
1
Shallowest
0 m
Deepest
20 m